Just Keep Walking - The Yorkshire 3 Peaks

Almost 5 years on from my diagnosis of Secondary Breast Cancer, the drugs have changed, the cancer continues to try to defy the medicine, and I’m constantly struck by how challenging the management of this incurable disease is.

Specialists choose next treatment lines based on the latest results from innumerable clinical trials – some work, some don’t work, sometimes they don’t get the chance to know because our body may simply reject the medicine.  It can feel like every day is a battle, constantly trying to outsmart a disease that has one singular mission, to grow.

As I approach my 5 year diagnosis anniversary, and I begin another drug change, my mantra through it all has been “just keep walking”.   Focus on today, do what I can now and don't think about the tomorrow.  Raising funds for more research sometimes feels like the only useful contribution I can give, so I’m going for another challenge.

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks – an iconic hike of 24 miles across 3 peaks (total ascent of 1,500m) in 12 hours.  Thankfully, I have found an equally bonkers group of family and friends to join me in this epic day.  To them I can only thank from the bottom of my heart, as there’s no way I can do this alone.

The Team -   Paul, Ian, Phil, Charlie, Kerrie, Lucy, Chris, Simon, Caitlin, Dan, Ethan, Harry, Jo, Nigel, Paul R, Jules, James & Dan 2

We're raising money for Against Breast Cancer - a charity which supports research into Secondary Breast Cancer, looking for more effective treatments, and ultimately a vaccine.

So here we are, 2 months to go – the boots are worn in, the snacks are being chosen, the legs are being tested and the doubts are well and truly setting in!

Thank you – for any support you can provide.

Pam & Team Y3P